Reviews

In a risk averse gaming industry, one lacking the wild and weird creations once commonly lining store shelves, we find ourselves looking to the past for those experiences. When we're...

Dynasty Warriors is a franchise with lengthy roots extending all the way back to 1997. However, the digital comfort food that is the Musou genre as we know it today...

In recent years, fans have been flooded with game remasters spanning various franchises. While some view remasters as mere cash grabs, others see them as valuable opportunities. Not everyone had...

Not all Alien video game adaptations are created equal—the peaks of Alien: Isolation and Aliens Versus Predator 2 are countered by the lows of Aliens: Colonial Marines and Aliens: Thanatos...

Virtual reality continues to evolve, offering more robust experiences that trend towards fully realizing the fantasy of physically manifesting oneself in a game. We have seen recent titles, such as...

One of the struggles with anime/manga games is delivering a satisfying experience. With some series exceeding even 1,000 chapters, that's a lot of characters, situations, and story to cover. Games...

Growing up beat 'em ups were one of my favorite genres. The simple experiences were consistently good, and featured a number of beloved franchises. These ranged from The Simpsons, to...

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle immediately piqued my interest when it was announced. Before any gameplay footage was revealed, I assumed it would closely resemble games like Uncharted and...

Since Hironobu Sakaguchi, the father of Final Fantasy, formed his own studio, Mistwalker, many JRPG fans have eagerly anticipated each release. With Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey being the last...

When done right, Metroidvanias can be among the most exciting games. Early sections tease players with new possibilities, often hidden behind a specific mechanic, or condition that comes at some...